Biomechanics: Squeezing power drives ballistic tongues.

IF 7.5 1区生物学 Q1 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Current Biology Pub Date : 2025-09-08 DOI:10.1016/j.cub.2025.07.017

Sam Van Wassenbergh

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Abstract

Chameleons and lungless salamanders independently evolved very fast projectile tongues. In both cases, ballistic performance involves a long, blunt-ended skeletal rod that slides freely within a powerful squeezing muscle, without the need for exceptional material properties.

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生物力学：挤压力驱动弹道舌。

变色龙和无肺蝾螈独立进化出了非常快的弹舌。在这两种情况下，弹道性能都需要一个长而钝的骨骼杆，在强大的挤压肌肉中自由滑动，而不需要特殊的材料性能。

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Current Biology 生物-生化与分子生物学

CiteScore

11.80

自引率

2.20%

发文量

869

审稿时长

46 days

期刊介绍： Current Biology is a comprehensive journal that showcases original research in various disciplines of biology. It provides a platform for scientists to disseminate their groundbreaking findings and promotes interdisciplinary communication. The journal publishes articles of general interest, encompassing diverse fields of biology. Moreover, it offers accessible editorial pieces that are specifically designed to enlighten non-specialist readers.